Al Kresta (1951–2024), Catholic radio show host

Al Kresta was a prominent Catholic radio show host heard on stations across the country who also helped launch Ave Maria Communications.

Korey Cunningham (1995–2024), former Giants and Pats offensive lineman

Korey Cunningham was an offensive lineman in the NFL who played 31 career games, most of them with the New York Giants. 

Russ Francis (1953–2023), 13-year NFL tight end and pro wrestler 

Russ Francis was a 13-year veteran of the NFL who played tight end for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers before becoming a professional wrestler with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). 

Ryan Mallett (1988–2023), former New England Patriots quarterback

Ryan Mallett’s career as a quarterback in professional football included stints with the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Baltimore Ravens.

Shelby Jordan (1952–2022), former Patriots offensive lineman

Shelby Jordan was a former NFL offensive lineman for the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Raiders.  

Charles Johnson (1972–2022), Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver

Charles Johnson was a wide receiver with NFL teams including the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots.

Gino Cappelletti (1934–2022), Patriots Hall of Famer

Gino Cappelletti was a wide receiver and placekicker for the original Boston Patriots of the AFL who was the league’s MVP in 1964.   

Demaryius Thomas (1987–2021), Denver Broncos wide receiver

Demaryius Thomas was a wide receiver who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.

Sam Cunningham (1950–2021), NFL star who inspired college football integration

Sam Cunningham was a football player who helped break down racial barriers at the University of Southern California before excelling with the New England Patriots.

David Patten (1974–2021), Patriots wide receiver who won three Super Bowls

David Patten was an NFL wide receiver who won three Super Bowls while playing with the New England Patriots in the early 2000s.

Larry Eisenhauer (1940–2020), former Patriots defensive star

Larry Eisenhauer was one of the Boston Patriots first defensive stars. He made four AFL all-star teams during his nine years in the AFL, all with Boston. He was voted to the Patriots All-1960s team. His teammates nicknamed Eisenhauer “Wildman” for his crazy antics. According to the book “The 50 Greatest Players in New England Patriots History” by Robert Cohen, he ran out onto the field before a game in freezing weather wearing only his helmet and athletic supporter. He was also known to ram his forearm through locker room walls before a game to get himself psyched to play. After retiring, he owned a computer hardware business.

Nick Buoniconti (1940–2019), Dolphins Hall of Fame linebacker

He was a leading advocate for football safety.

Mitch Petrus (1987–2019), former NFL lineman and Super Bowl champ

Mitch Petrus was a former offensive lineman in the NFL who played for the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, and New England Patriots from 2010 to 2013.

Gil Santos (1938 – 2018), longtime New England Patriots broadcaster

Gil Santos, the New England Patriots’ longtime radio voice, died Thursday, April 19, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 80.

Babe Parilli (1930 - 2017), former NFL quarterback

Former NFL and AFL quarterback…

Sam Adams

Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Sam Adams has died in Houston at the age of 67, according to the Associated Press.